Niger, junta

Niger junta poised to keep power for five years
Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election. Junta chief General Abdourahamane Tiani -- who will have the final say on the proposal -- proclaimed the charter's presentation as a "fresh start" for the west African nation confronted with jihadist violence.
Niger’s junta proposes return to civilian rule in five years
Niger’s National Committee has proposed a plan to return the country to civilian rule within five years under new guidelines that would limit political parties.The plan, presented by a National Conference composed of 700 community leaders,
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power
Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Niger's national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
NIAMEY, Niger — A national committee to chart Niger’s future proposed Thursday that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit ...
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said. After a coup in 2023 when the army seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum,
Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
A commission in Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions. ・Commission in Niger recommends minimum five-year transition to democratic rule after military seizure of power in 2023.
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Junta Passes Law Allowing Chinese Security Firms to Operate in Myanmar
The law allows Chinese companies to provide security services for Chinese organizations, projects and businesses, as well as ...
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What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
BAMAKO, Mali — West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries ...
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Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies. "There are still more tasks to be done to hold the general ...
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Myanmar Junta Allies ‘Blockade’ Scam Hub
The Karen State Border Guard Force says it has blocked off KK Park in Myawaddy Township while it raids other scam operations.
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Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar’s civil war as junta flags elections
In the last two months, the junta has outlined plans to neighbors for an election in 2025, released the results of a census conducted to prepare voters lists, and announced in state media that it ...
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Activists: New Thai rule gives Myanmar junta greater power to block workers
Regulation requiring junta approval for migrant workers raises fears of people being forced back to military conscription and ...
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Ta’ang Rebels Start Talks With Myanmar Junta in China
Amid ongoing junta bombardments of civilians in northern Shan State, TNLA negotiators fly to Kunming for talks with the ...